19/11/2025
I am privileged to serve on the Manco of DAPD on a voluntary basis.
The Drakenstein Association for Persons with Disabilities (DAPD) is a non-profit organisation in Paarl, South Africa, dedicated to empowering people with disabilities and fostering an inclusive community. You can get involved by volunteering, donating, or exploring potential employment opportunities.
Ways to Get Involved
Volunteering: You can offer your time and skills to support DAPD's various programs, which include the Milani Daycare Centre for children with severe needs and adult daycare centers.
Donating: Financial contributions help DAPD provide essential services, equipment (like wheelchairs and a school bus), and support its operations. Donations may be tax-deductible (Section 18A certificates available).
Employment Opportunities: The organisation occasionally advertises job vacancies for specific roles, such as program implementors or workshop managers.
Partnerships and Awareness: You can collaborate with DAPD on initiatives to raise awareness about disabilities and help break down associated stigmas in the community.
Providing Work Experience: If you are a business owner, you can explore partnerships to offer practical work experience or employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, as companies like Satchwell and Chempack have done.
Contact Information
To learn more about how to get involved, you can contact the DAPD directly:
Telephone: +27 21 879 3768
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Physical Address: Main Road, Simondium, Paarl
Facebook: More information and updates are available on the Drakenstein Association for Persons with Disabilities - APD page.
Affiliated Organisation: You can also reach out via the Western Cape Association of and for Persons with Disabilities (WCAPD) website, as DAPD is an affiliated branch.